Stuart "Stu" Leon Kucera

December 31, 1960 - January 11, 2021

Stuart “Stu” Kucera,60, of Grand Island passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at home. A service to celebrate Stu’s life will be at 1 pm Friday, January 15th at Messiah Lutheran Church, 122 W. 7th St., Grand Island, NE. Pastor Steven Peeler will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Stu lived most of his life in jeans and gray sweatshirts, so casual attire is requested. Covid 19 restrictions will be followed and masks are required. The service will be livestreamed on the All Faiths Funeral Home facebook page. Stuart Leon Kucera was born December 31, 1960 at Norfolk, NE to Frank and Bonnie (Vavra) Kucera. Survivors include his wife Brenda; sister, Kathy (Art) Fullwood of Arvada, CO; brothers, Frank (Corky) Kucera, Steve (Rona) Kucera, all of Grand Island; mother-in-law, Carolyn Keil of Lincoln; in-laws, Dave (Mechele) Keil of Omaha, Rand (Deb) Barnum of Vestal, NY, Barb (Norm) Rademacher of Omaha nieces, nephews, and many friends he called family. Stu graduated from Grand Island Senior High, class of 1979. He was united in marriage to Brenda Keil on July 19, 1980. The couple renewed their vows in 2015 to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Stu was a custodian for the Grand Island Public School system for 12 years; building engineer at the Principle Financial Group for 17 years; and Project Manager for Tilly Sprinkler and Landscaping for seven years. He retired in 2020. Stu enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as going to tractor pulls, NHRA drag races, and music concerts. He also enjoyed tailgating at Husker football games. Stu was a devoted husband, son, brother, and daddy to the couples’ fur-kids. He was a good man and a friend to all. We give thanks for his wonderful life and cherish his memory. He was welcomed into heaven by his mom, Bonnie Wiese; father-in-law, Larry Keil; and many friends. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Messiah Lutheran Church.